Post Office chief executive Nick Read is to step down, Sky News understands.

A formal announcement is expected imminently, sources have told Sky’s City editor Mark Kleinman.

Mr Read had temporarily stepped back from the role in July to prepare for the next stage of the Horizon scandal inquiry.

Neil Brocklehurst, the current interim chief operating officer, is expected to be appointed to replace Mr Read.

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